Club Updates and Small Business Insights
The meeting began with Peter welcoming everyone and discussing the upcoming events, including the first golf tournament on February 6th and 7th, and the St. Patrick's Day parade preparations. Peter also reintroduced Joe Kasu, who has turned in her application to become a new member. The club is planning a happy hour at Fado in Bridge Park on Thursday at 4:30 PM, and Ken encouraged everyone to attend. The polar bear golf outing was also discussed, with Peter emphasizing the importance of finding people to join the event. The club welcomed Jerry as a new member and conducted the four-way test led by Ingrid.
Roger Geiger, the executive director of the Ohio Small Business Council, was the guest speaker and shared insights on the impact of small businesses on the economy and society. The conversation ended with a discussion on healthcare challenges faced by small businesses and the need for workforce development and education reform.
About Our Speaker: Roger R. Geiger
Executive Director, Ohio Small Business Council
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director, Ohio Small Business Council
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Roger R. Geiger serves as the Executive Director of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s Ohio
Small Business Council (OSBC), which represents more than 4,000 small business owners
across the state. The OSBC is Ohio’s leading advocate and resource for entrepreneurs. The
OSBC champions free enterprise, economic competitiveness, and growth for the benefit of
all Ohioans.
Prior to joining the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Geiger served as Vice President and
Ohio Executive Director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), where
he managed the organization’s public policy, political, member activism, and
communication programs.
Mr. Geiger has been consistently recognized in Smart Business Magazine’s “Power 100: Most
Influential Leaders in Columbus.” He is frequently quoted in state and national media on
issues impacting small businesses and has been appointed by four Ohio governors to
various state boards and commissions. His most recent appointments include the Ohio
Commission to Reform Medicaid, the Ohio Sunset Review Committee, the Ohio Bureau of
Workers’ Compensation Nominating Council, and the Ohio Industrial Commission
Nominating Council. He currently serves as a gubernatorial appointee to the Ohio Vision
Professionals Board.
Small Business Council (OSBC), which represents more than 4,000 small business owners
across the state. The OSBC is Ohio’s leading advocate and resource for entrepreneurs. The
OSBC champions free enterprise, economic competitiveness, and growth for the benefit of
all Ohioans.
Prior to joining the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Geiger served as Vice President and
Ohio Executive Director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), where
he managed the organization’s public policy, political, member activism, and
communication programs.
Mr. Geiger has been consistently recognized in Smart Business Magazine’s “Power 100: Most
Influential Leaders in Columbus.” He is frequently quoted in state and national media on
issues impacting small businesses and has been appointed by four Ohio governors to
various state boards and commissions. His most recent appointments include the Ohio
Commission to Reform Medicaid, the Ohio Sunset Review Committee, the Ohio Bureau of
Workers’ Compensation Nominating Council, and the Ohio Industrial Commission
Nominating Council. He currently serves as a gubernatorial appointee to the Ohio Vision
Professionals Board.